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Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe
Mac and cheese is my very favorite food. In fact, I can never make it for that reason–I’d kill myself with mac and cheese, but what a way to go! Happily, I discovered a spaghetti squash “mac” and cheese recipe that suits my husband’s low-carb diet (so pick off the breadcrumbs if you must!), and it is probably a bit healthier for me, too!
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In New England, mac and cheese is usually the main or the only dish, but a salad or some broccoli would go nice on the side!
My Grammie, who passed away this past summer, used to make my favorite mac and cheese, and I based this recipe on hers. Previous attempts have failed, but I’ve finally gotten it right. It’s the mustard, silly! Grammie always put mustard on her toasted cheese sandwiches in this dish. I am so glad that I can now share a similar comfort food with my children. While I’m at it, I can tell them about those special evening meals at Grammie’s when I was young.
Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe
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1 spaghetti squash
2 T butter
2 t prepared mustard
1 t Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2-3 slices of bread, buttered and cubed
For The Squash
Preheat oven to 375 F
Wash the squash and stab it several times with a big knife. This not only relieves your natural aggression but also helps prevent the squash from exploding in the oven.
Put squash in the oven on a rack for 1 hour.
Remove cooked squash and cut in half.
Discard seeds and “goop” or save seeds for roasting.
With a fork, scrape the flesh of the squash into a buttered 8×8 casserole dish.
For the “Mac” and Cheese
Reduce oven to 350 F
Mix squash in a casserole dish with butter, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and 1.5 cups cheese.
Level the squash, top with the remaining half cup of cheese, and then the bread cubes.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Notes
- The mustard and Worcestershire add a vital kick to this dish. A little spice might be good, too!
- I like to eat mine cold, but that’s how I like “real” mac and cheese, too!
- I highly recommend making a double batch. Leftovers are the best! Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe.
Looking for awesome sides? Try this Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots recipe.
Wow, this looks yummy. Can’t wait to make this dish. Thank you for sharing
What a great idea for Mac & Cheese! Yum! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
Kim
Mac & cheese is one of my favorite foods too! I’ve never tried spaghetti squash before, but I’m sure it helps cut carbs/calories in this recipe. I’ve been trying to eat healthier, so I’ll have to try this! The mustard is an interesting twist, but it sounds so good. Thanks for sharing!
I really miss Mac ‘n Cheese on my low carb diet and I just bought a spaghetti squash so I’m gonna try this!